Cm(maj11) chord on guitar
C Minor Major Eleventh. Notes: C, Eb, G, B, D and F.
How to play Cm(maj11)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cm(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
F11 · eleventh
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm(maj11) chord?
Cm(maj11) (C minor major eleventh) is made of six notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth), B (major seventh), D (ninth) and F (eleventh).
How do you play Cm(maj11) on guitar?
The easiest Cm(maj11) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Cm(maj11) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major eleventh chord sound like?
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord.